How to Care for Chrysanthemum boreale (Wild Chrysanthemum)

Korean name: 산국

Wild Chrysanthemum is a representative autumn wildflower in Korea, producing clusters of small yellow flowers. It is a perennial herb growing about 30-60cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves. It thrives in sunny locations and is relatively easy to care for in terms of watering.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Family: Asteraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: autumn flower, wildflower, cold hardy, easy care
• Also known as: Wild Chrysanthemum, Korean Chrysanthemum

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers full sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Applying slow-release fertilizer lightly during the growing season is recommended.

Common questions

How often should you water Chrysanthemum boreale?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Chrysanthemum boreale?

It likes Prefers full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is suitable..

Is Chrysanthemum boreale safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Chrysanthemum boreale good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Normal humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Applying slow-release fertilizer lightly during the growing season is recommended..